Cyborg is the Bellator featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Unstoppable in MMA, Cris Cyborg claimed another victim in the PFL. This Saturday (13), in France, the Brazilian faced Sara Collins and confirmed her favoritism in a relaxed manner. In the cage, the legendary fighter finished the Australian and won the inaugural featherweight belt (up to 65,8 kg) of the company.
Interestingly, this was only the veteran's second submission victory in the sport, demonstrating her improvement in grappling. Furthermore, Cris ended the Australian's undefeated streak.
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Punishment and termination
In the first round, Cyborg displayed her aggressive striking skills and, being stronger, more experienced, and technically skilled, made Collins bleed. In the second round, Cyborg was aggressive at the start, but Collins quickly took her down. On the ground, Collins controlled Cyborg but didn't attack her. With the fight back on her feet, Cyborg took advantage of her strength and battered Collins with knees, straight punches, and crosses.
In the third round, Cyborg continued moving forward and landing powerful punches and kicks on Collins. Startled, Collins appeared hesitant. Even on the defensive, Collins took Cyborg down, but lost the position. Immediately, Cyborg took Collins' back and submitted her with a rear-naked choke.
Legendary Career
Cris Cyborg , 40, is an MMA legend and a champion with numerous titles. Her resume includes belts from Bellator, Invicta, PFL, Strikeforce, and UFC. Accustomed to competing in high-profile fights, she has defeated Gina Carano and Larissa Pacheco . Now, the veteran has challenged Dakota Ditcheva, a star of the company, and is trying to bring Ronda Rousey out of retirement.
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PFL Lyon results
Vadim Nemkov defeated Renan Ferreira by submission at 4 minutes of round 1.
Cris Cyborg defeated Sara Collins by submission at 2:55 of round 3.
Patrick Habirora defeated Kevin Jousset by knockout at 2:42 of round 1.
Taylor Lapilus defeated Liam Gittins by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Baris Adiguzel defeated Dean Garnett by technical knockout at 0:44 of round 1.
Boris Mbarga Atangana defeated Guilherme Soares by submission at 2:35 of round 2.
Alex Chizov defeated Connor Hughes by knockout at 0:50 of round 3.
Gustavo Oliveira defeated Movsar Ibragimov by knockout at 34 seconds of round 2.
Sabrinna de Sousa defeated Paulina Wisniewska in a split decision (28-29, 29-28 x2)
Rayan Balbali defeated Levi Batchelor by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).
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